UH is moving Lyon Arboretum under CTAHR to expand hands-on labs and research access for students while keeping public programs and staff in place.

ODNR opened a timber visitor center and 10 Frank Lloyd Wright‑inspired cabins at Jesse Owens State Park, with a bison herd grazing on nearby pastures. The work is part of a multi‑million dollar upgrade to the Appalachian Hills area.

Brooklyn has begun demolition on a $14M renovation of the John M. Coyne Recreation Center pool. The indoor pool will be closed for roughly a year while officials modernize the natatorium.

A leucistic spotted salamander was photographed in Fairfield County in March, drawing interest from wildlife officials and area naturalists.

Arboretum San Antonio stages its first Fiesta activation this Sunday with tours, music, food trucks and a free tree giveaway as organizers ramp fundraising and programming.

The Community Foundation of the Texas Hill Country announced roughly $14.07M in grants to rebuild Kerrville’s riverfront parks and plant 50,000 native trees after last summer’s floods.

Wai'anae District Park was renamed April 23, 2026 to honor Shinyei Nakamine and the 100th Infantry Battalion, linking a local park to a World War II legacy.

Zoo Atlanta announced it will host two giant pandas — Ping Ping and Fu Shuang — returning pandas to the city after the 2024 departure. The zoo has not given an arrival date.

A large non‑native snake was found dead along County Highway Z north of Hillside School in Iowa County; the sheriff's office says it is investigating and seeking tips.

Fort Worth broke ground on the Bomber Spur Trail, converting an old WWII rail spur into a 12‑ft shared path that will link West Fort Worth to the regional trail network.

Supervisors voted to reopen environmental review of the Alpine Community Park after a court found gaps in the project's EIR. The move pauses approvals while the county revises the report.

Lorain County Metro Parks added 207 acres to Sandy Ridge Reservation, creating Sandy Ridge West and a new Case Road trailhead. Photos posted April 22 show the new access point.

Rep. Sam Liccardo’s "Save Willy Act" would create a Coast Guard "whale desk" and fund real‑time monitoring after a surge in whale deaths in the Bay. The measure pairs federal coordination with new state speed rules for ships.